Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake disc : 50000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
CITROËN C-Elysée Saloon 1.2 VTi (DDHMY0), CITROËN C-Elysée Saloon 1.6 HDI, CITROËN C-Elysée Saloon 1.6 VTi (DDNFP0, DDNFP6, DDNFP9), CITROËN C-Elysée Saloon 1.6 BlueHDi, CITROËN C-Elysée Saloon 1.2 VTi, CITROËN C-Elysée Saloon 1.5 BlueHDi, CITROËN C-Elysée Saloon 1.2 PureTech (DDHMRP) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

All the parts you need to replace – Brake Discs for C-Elysée Saloon and other CITROËN models

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Replacement: brake discs – CITROËN C-ELYSEE. List of the tools you'll need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner 
                    
                      Copper grease 
                    
                      Combination spanner #13
                    
                      Drive socket # 13 
                    
                      Torx bit T30
                    
                      Torx bit T55
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #17
                    
                      Brake caliper wind back tool
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Tap wrench
                    
                      Impact screwdriver
                    
                      Rubber mallet
                    
                      Crow bar
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: brake discs – CITROËN C-ELYSEE. Tip from AUTODOC experts:

Replace the brake disks on the car CITROËN C-ELYSEE in complete set for each axis. Regardless of the state of components. This will ensure even braking.
The replacement procedure is identical for both brake disks on the same axle.
When changing the brake discs, always replace the brake pads.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: brake discs – CITROËN C-ELYSEE. Use the following procedure:

Step 1

Open the bonnet.

Step 2

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.

Step 3

Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
Step 4

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 5

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 6

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.

Step 7

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

Replacement: brake discs – CITROËN C-ELYSEE. Tip:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 8

Remove the wheel.
Step 9

Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 10

Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a combination spanner #13.
Step 11

Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Step 12

Remove the brake caliper.

Replacement: brake discs – CITROËN C-ELYSEE. AUTODOC recommends:
Tie the caliper to the suspension or to the body with a wire without disconnecting from the brake hose to prevent depressurization of the brake system.Make sure that the brake caliper is not hanging on the brake hose.Don't press the brake pedal after the brake caliper has been removed. As a result, the piston can fall out from the brake cylinder, and brake fluid leakage and depressurization of the system may occur.
Step 13

Remove the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Step 14

Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 15

Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use Torx T55. Use a tap wrench.
Step 16

Remove the caliper bracket.
Step 17

Clean the brake disc fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 18

Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T30. Use an impact screwdriver.
Step 19

Remove the brake disc. Use a rubber mallet.
Step 20

Clean the hub. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
Step 21

Install the brake disc.
Step 22

Tighten the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T30. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 9 Nm torque.
Step 23

Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake discs – CITROËN C-ELYSEE. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 24

Install the brake caliper bracket.
Step 25

Tighten the brake caliper bracket. Use Torx T55. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 105 Nm torque.
Step 26

Treat the brake caliper piston. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 27

Press in the brake caliper piston. Use brake caliper wind back tool.
Step 28

Install the brake pads.
Step 29

Install the brake caliper and fix it. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 30 Nm torque.
Step 30

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 31

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake discs – CITROËN C-ELYSEE. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 32

Install the wheel.

Replacement: brake discs – CITROËN C-ELYSEE. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 33

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 34

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 100 Nm torque.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Replacement: brake discs – CITROËN C-ELYSEE. Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir and top up if necessary.
Step 35

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap.
Step 36

Remove the fender protection cover.

Step 37

Close the hood.

Replacement: brake discs – CITROËN C-ELYSEE. Tip from AUTODOC:
Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until you feel significant resistance.
Step 38

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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